Heavy Rains Pound Northern California

Caption:HOPLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: The Russian River flows over its banks at the Sonoma County border during a five-day storm December 2, 2012, in Hopland, California. More than a 18 inches of rain has fallen in California's Wine Country during the past five days. Forecasters are calling it 'The Pineapple Express,' or a 'river of moisture.' (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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HOPLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: The Russian River flows over its banks at the Sonoma County border during a five-day storm December 2, 2012, in Hopland, California. More than a 18 inches of rain has fallen in California's Wine Country during the past five days. Forecasters are calling it 'The Pineapple Express,' or a 'river of moisture.' (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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The Russian River flows over its banks at the Sonoma County border... News PhotoCalifornia,City,Economy,Extreme Weather,Flood,Flowing,Food,Food and Drink,Global Warming,Grape,Horizontal,Leisure Activity,Lifestyles,North America,Northern California,Outdoors,Russian River,Scenics,Sonoma County,Storm,Tourism,Travel,Travel Destinations,USA,Weather,WinePhotographer George RoseCollection: Getty Images News 2012 George RoseHOPLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: The Russian River flows over its banks at the Sonoma County border during a five-day storm December 2, 2012, in Hopland, California. More than a 18 inches of rain has fallen in California's Wine Country during the past five days. Forecasters are calling it 'The Pineapple Express,' or a 'river of moisture.' (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)